4 Day Group Joining Safari
- Group Joining Safari Option
Tour Overview
- Tarangire National Park
- Serengeti National Park
- Ngorongoro Crater
Join fellow travelers on this 4-day Group Joining Safari through Northern Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Spend one day in Tarangire, two days in the Serengeti, and one day in the Ngorongoro Crater. Witness incredible wildlife including lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and more, across some of the most stunning landscapes in Africa.
This shared safari offers thrilling game drives, comfortable mid-range lodges or camping options, and the guidance of professional driver-guides, all while traveling in the company of other safari enthusiasts.
- Witness the incredible wildlife of Tarangire, Serengeti National Park, including chances to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, and zebras.
- Explore the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater—home to one of Africa’s densest wildlife populations and the Big Five.
- Enjoy scenic drives through the Great Rift Valley, Ngorongoro Highlands, and Serengeti plains.
- Stay in carefully selected mid-range lodges or public campsites, ideal for group joining travelers.
- Travel with experienced local guides—shared with your group—who ensure comfort, safety, and memorable experiences.
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Mto wa Mbuu
- Distance: 140 km
Start your group adventure with a 07:00 AM pick-up from your hotel. Drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, massive baobab trees, and abundant birdlife. Enjoy a shared game drive spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and various birds.
In the late afternoon, transfer to your group campsite or mid-range lodge in Mto wa Mbuu for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Options:
- Camping: Kizumba Public Campsite / Jua Manyara Public Campsite
- Mid-Range Lodge: Motto Cottages Safari Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
- Drinks: Bottled water included
Day 2: Mto wa Mbuu – Serengeti National Park
- Distance: 205 km
After breakfast, depart Karatu with your group and head toward Serengeti National Park via the highlands and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Explore the Seronera area, known for its rich wildlife including lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and elephants.
Arrive in time for lunch at your shared lodge or campsite, followed by an afternoon game drive across the endless plains.
Accommodation Options:
- Camping: Tumbili Public Campsite / Nyani Public Campsite
- Mid-Range Lodge: Shuhudia Tented Lodge / Serengeti Heritage Tented Lodge / Maboresho Tented Lodge / Kumbukumbu Tented Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
- Drinks: Bottled water included
Day 3: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Distance: 145 km
Begin your day with an early morning shared game drive in the Serengeti to spot predators and early-rising wildlife. Return to your lodge or campsite for breakfast, then continue exploring the Seronera region. After a picnic lunch, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying breathtaking views of the crater’s rim and surrounding landscapes.
Arrive at your group campsite or mid-range lodge on the crater rim for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Options:
- Camping: Simba Public Campsite
- Mid-Range Lodge: Embalakai Tented Camp / Ngorongoro Wild Camp / Ngorongoro Safari Lodge / Angata Tented Lodge / Olekamwanga Safari Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
- Drinks: Bottled water included
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
- Distance: 273 km
After breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard—as well as hippos, zebras, wildebeests, and over 500 bird species. Enjoy a shared morning game drive and picnic lunch inside the crater before ascending the crater walls and driving back to Arusha, arriving in the early evening.
- Accommodation: Not Included
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch included
- Drinks: Bottled water included
Inclusions
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Arusha
- Transportation in a shared 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional and experienced safari driver-guide
- Full-board meals during the safari
- All National Park entry fees, concession fees or camping fees, and Ngorongoro Crater service fees
- Bottled drinking water throughout the tour
- Accommodation in Mid-Range Lodges (for Mid-Range Lodge Option)
- Overnight stays in tents with sleeping mattresses (for Camping Option)
- Camping equipment such as tables, chairs, and cooking gear (for Camping Option)
- Services of a professional safari chef (for Camping Option)
- Safari certificates
- All activities as per the itinerary
Exclusions
- Travel, accident, and medical insurance
- Pick-up and drop-off from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) / Arusha Airport – Available upon request
- Two nights’ hotel accommodation in Arusha (before and after safari) with breakfast
- Any increase in government taxes, park fees, or concession fees imposed after booking confirmation
- Optional activities, like Hot Air Balloon Safari over the Serengeti 530 USD per person
- Tips and gratuities for the driver-guide (highly appreciated)
Group Joining Quote
Camping Option: 998 USD per person
Mid-Range Lodge Option: 1610 USD per person
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